Chapter 430 New Year’s Gift

Chapter 430 New Year's Gifts

At the beginning of the year, various ceremonial sacrifices in the court were basically concentrated in the first seven days.

On the eighth day of the first lunar month, everything finally calmed down. The nobles and officials could finally calm down and spend the New Year with their families in peace and harmony.

However, in Prince Rui's palace, Zhu Jingyuan was dressed very formally, which puzzled Chen Zhi.

"Where are you going?"

"Enter the palace to meet the Sage"

"You haven't bothered enough in the past few days to meet the old man. What are you doing?" Chen Zhi became more and more puzzled.

Although it is important to please the emperor, you cannot go there every day. You should always give yourself a holiday during the Chinese New Year.

"What do you know? I have gone to the palace to show auspiciousness." Zhu Jingyuan looked at himself in the mirror, and Zhu Jingyuan motioned to the eunuch to tidy up his clothes.

"What can auspiciousness bring? The auspicious old man is not easy to deceive," Chen Zhi reminded.

Turn around, Zhu Jingyuan replied, "The Records of the Ancestors, a total of six hundred and seventy-six volumes, have finally been revised. Do you think this is considered auspicious?"

The current emperor , the one who admires the most is his grandfather, who pays special attention to the records of ancestors who cultivated the world. For this purpose, the imperial court specially set up the Jixian Pavilion.

There are more than 100 bachelors participating in the revision all year round. In recent years, nearly 500 people have come in and out, and most of them have become Zhu Jingyuan's supporters.

It was with the help of Jixian Hall that Zhu Jingyuan was able to establish his power and gain a firm foothold in the court.

"But if the true records of the ancestors are completed, shouldn't the Jixian Hall be withdrawn?" Chen Zhi pointed out the crux of the problem.

The removal of Jixian Pavilion will cause great losses to Prince Rui's Mansion, so Chen Zhi is very worried.

Zhu Jingyuan said calmly, "Don't worry, there will inevitably be fallacies in a revised record, and it will have to be refined next."

"The compilation of the two orthodox canons has just begun. It will take several years to complete the book, and it may not be completed in ten years."

Chen Zhi doesn't care whether it can be completed or not, as long as Jixian Pavilion does not withdraw, it doesn't matter to her.

"Then you hurry up and enter the palace. The old man may not be idle today. Those envoys from the feudal gang are here, and they will definitely be received in the next few days."

Said After finishing, Chen Zhi adjusted her makeup in the mirror and said, "My thirteenth daughter-in-law is coming today, so I have to make good preparations."

"You invited her here?" Zhu Jingyuan asked.

Tickling the fine hair between her temples, Chen Zhi said with a smile, "You are not talking nonsense. That girl is very smart, and it is too late to hide from us."

"But we are after all Her benefactor, if I call her, she will have to come."

Nodding, Zhu Jingyuan asked again, "From the first day of junior high school to now, the couple of thirteen have not gone to the East Palace, right?"

"That's good."

Suddenly remembering something, Chen Zhi ordered everyone to He stepped back, then came to Zhu Jingyuan and lowered his voice and said, "Rong GuoJia Zhen is dead, can I use it to make some articles?"

After thinking for a while, Zhu Jingyuan replied, "Just give a little guidance, let the Jia family hate Lao Shisan, and lead them to make more mistakes. That's good."

"There is also Jia Baoyu, you can also use it a little bit. I will ask Ying Qiu to handle these things."

The couple discussed for a while, Zhu Jingyuan just left home and rushed to the imperial city in a sedan chair.

After entering the imperial city, Zhu Jingyuan first went to Jixian Hall, took the book with him, and then rushed to Qianqing Palace. .

When he entered the palace and came outside the Qianqing Gate, he found that no envoys came today. When he asked, he found out that the emperor did not see the foreign minister today.

It seemed that the old man was not here. Zhu Jingyuan was tired, so he thought.

He then entered the Qianqing Gate, and the guards and eunuchs did not stop him. After all, this man did not belong to the foreign ministers.

At the entrance of the palace, Zhu Jingyuan realized that he was thinking too much. The old man was not tired at all, but was doing his own thing behind closed doors.

I saw seven or eight pictures on the left and right in the main hall of Qianqing Palace. At the table, more than 20 eunuchs were fiddling with abacus, and there was a crackling sound.

At this point, Zhu Jingyuan did not dare to trespass, so he could only ask the eunuch to help him report, and he soon got a response. /p>

"Sixth Master, His Majesty summons you in," the young eunuch said in a deep voice.

Picking up the catalog of Shizu's Records, Zhu Jingyuan stepped into the palace, but was stopped by the young eunuch. Leading to the attic.

When checking accounts in Qianqing Palace, Zhu Xianming likes to stay in the attic, which allows him to overlook the entire scene.

When he went up to the attic, Zhu Jingyuan saw his father. Lying on the chair, leaning against the railing and staring at the eunuch settling accounts below,

"I bow to my father."

Turning his head slightly and looking at Zhu Jingyuan, Zhu Xianming asked, "Get up." Bar"

After Zhu Jingyuan stood up, Zhu Xianming looked downstairs again and asked "What's the matter?"

"Dad, my son was ordered to compile the true records of the ancestors. Recently, he finally Insulting the holy order, I have already completed the errand of compilation."

Hearing this, Zhu Xianming suddenly became energetic and sat upright from the recliner.

"Take it seriously"

Seeing his father's happy expression, Zhu Jingyuan was also extremely proud. He immediately stepped forward and handed over the booklet, "This is the catalog, please take a look at it, father."

As a result, Zhu Xianming flipped through the booklet and found that every volume was There are things similar to major events, which can give Zhu Xianming an overview.

"The Shizu Records total 676 volumes, starting from the 26th year of Dading when Shizu raised his army to the 35th year of Zhangwu. , during the period."

Zhu Jingyuan continued to talk. He is the chief editor of the record and knows these specific matters very clearly.

"The record is brought here"

Hearing the inquiry, Zhu Jingyuan immediately replied, "Bring it"

"Move it to Nuange, I will see it myself"

"Yes"

There are only two copies of the restored records. One is stored in Jixian Hall, and the other was moved to Qianqing Palace.

Going down to the attic, bypassing the little eunuchs who were settling accounts, and entering the Nuan Pavilion, Zhu Xianming saw several large stacks of books.

He randomly took out one of the books. After reading it for a while, he put it back, and then he took out another book.

While watching, Zhu Xianming asked, "Where will Zhang Wu be in the twenty-eighth year?"

In the autumn of the twenty-eighth year of Zhangwu, Zhu Xianming went on an expedition with Shizu for the first time. After that, he had a slight sense of presence.

He had mentioned Zhu Jingyuan before and was about to come to verify the results today.

Revising actual records is just a representation. Using actual records to tamper with historical facts and create a good saint-grandson persona for himself is Zhu Xianming's main purpose.

Zhu Jingyuan was already prepared for this. He first glanced at the stacks of books, and then he walked to one of the stacks.

"Dad, this is the 585th volume, which records the events from July to October in the 28th year of Zhang Wu"

"This is the 588th volume Seventeen volumes, the Battle of Hami is among them."

"This is"

Zhu Xianming took the book and read it in more detail.

Zhu Xianming smiled unconsciously when he saw the record in the book that he was invincible due to his natural talent.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the hall, which attracted Zhu Xianming to look outside the Nuan Pavilion. He knew who was coming just by the sound.

"Daddy, here comes the good news"

"Thirteenth Master, you"

Ignoring the eunuch who blocked him, Zhu Jinghong walked around the main hall twice. When he turned around, he found that the emperor was in Nuan Pavilion.

"Dad, you are here," Zhu Jinghong said with a smile, and went in with the memorial.

Seeing that the emperor was not angry, the eunuchs on duty outside the palace carefully stepped back. They knew that they could not stop Zhu Jinghong and the problem was not big.

"Thirteenth brother, I didn't see dad reading a book. Please be quiet." Zhu Jingyuan stepped forward to greet him first.

This is a gift that he has been preparing for a long time, and he definitely doesn’t want Zhu Jinghong to ruin his mood.

After temporarily comforting Zhu Jinghong, Zhu Jingyuan asked, "What are you doing here?"

Zhu Jinghong replied, "There is good news over there in Shanglinyuan. I am here to congratulate dad."

Hearing Zhu Jinghong’s whining, Zhu Xianming felt particularly upset, and scolded, “Old Thirteen, please be quiet, the noise is annoying.”

So, The Nuan Pavilion became quiet.

Leaving Zhu Jinghong aside, Zhu Jingyuan handed over another book, and then said, "Dad, this is volume 588, which records the events of the later period of the Battle of Hami."

Zhu Jinghong was not idle at this moment. He picked up the book and flipped through it. Only then did he know what Lao Liu was here for.

Could it be that the Shizu Record was repaired by him, and now he is asking for credit in front of the old man?

This is such a coincidence, but I am here to take credit today. The two brothers collided, Zhu Jinghong thought.

Zhu Jinghong flipped through the transcript at will, while Zhu Jingyuan was busy flattering his father.

"In the battle of Hami more than thirty years ago, my father led a powerful force at a young age and became the first pioneer used by the ancestors."

"Invincible and powerful, he defeated Rakshasa. The country's hundreds of thousands of troops have collapsed. Looking forward to the ancient and modern emperors and generals, no one can compare with you."

Even if he became a thick-skinned emperor, Zhu Xianming felt embarrassed after hearing this.

The great war that year was entirely presided over by Shizu. As a young general who led thousands of troops, he really had no influence on the outcome of the war.

To put it simply, Zhu Jingyuan did go too far.

Zhu Jinghong also knew a lot about the famous Battle of Hami. Hearing Zhu Jingyuan's unscrupulous boast made him smile vaguely.

According to what Zhu Jingyuan said, Liu Chan also advanced seven times to seven at Changbanpo, always half a body ahead of Zhao Yun, and killed Cao Jun to the point where he threw away his armor and fled.

When Zhu Jinghong was lost in thought, he heard the emperor ask coldly, "Old Thirteen, what are you laughing at?"

Zhu Jinghong quickly said, "Dad, back then you were so brave that you could kill so many people." The corpses of the Rakshasa Kingdom are everywhere, which really makes his son admire him."

While continuing to read, Zhu Xianming asked casually, "Why did you say you came to announce the good news?"

Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong He immediately took out a memorial and said, "Dad, the workshop in Shanglinyuan has created new muskets and artillery." It has improved a lot and is definitely not inferior to those good guns in the West."

"The firing range is at a hundred paces"

Zhu Jinghong began to introduce in detail. Initially, Zhu Xianming was not too concerned about it. But the more I listened carefully, the more interested I became, and finally I simply closed the book.

After the explanation of "Dad, I have recorded the specific situation here", Zhu Jinghong handed over the memorial.

The eunuch on duty in Nuan Pavilion took the memorial and finally handed it to the emperor.

Putting down the book, Zhu Xianming picked up the memorial and read it carefully, with an extremely focused expression.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Jingyuan felt uncomfortable. Today was a specially prepared gift for him, but it was disturbed by Mr. Zhu Jinghong.

As an emperor on horseback, Zhu Xianming naturally understands the parameters of guns and cannons, and understands what these improvements mean.

"Old Thirteen, don't these things contain moisture?" Zhu Xianming raised his head and asked.

Zhu Jinghong replied, "Father, if you give them a hundred courages, they will not dare to deceive you."

"Who is this Jia Yun?"

" He is a white man, and he has some connection with the Jia family of Rongguo Mansion, but he has been in the fifth server for a long time.”

This sentence acknowledges the relationship between Jia Yun and the Jia family, but emphasizes that they basically have nothing to do with each other. .

The reason why I say this, because Zhu Jinghong was worried that his father would be tired of the house and would abandon Jia Yun because of the Jia family.

But obviously, he underestimated the emperor's ambition, and only heard Zhu Xianming say, "This man has some abilities, and he should be rewarded."

Zhu Jinghong then said, "Dad, he is a craftsman who does specific things. We should be rewarded generously."

"Forget it today, I will go to Shanglin Garden in person in two days to see if what the memorial says is true or not," Zhu Xianming said solemnly.

"You have to see it in person" Zhu Jinghong was a little surprised. He felt that he had underestimated the old man again.

"Why are you afraid that I will see something wrong?" Zhu Xianming asked coldly.

"How could it be? Don't worry, Dad."

Seeing his playful smile, Zhu Xianming asked, "You still have something to do?"

"It's okay, son." Resign, resign." Zhu Jinghong slipped out.

Looking at Zhu Jingyuan who was still in place, Zhu Xianming continued, "Lao Liu, if you have nothing to do, you can go out. I want to read the record carefully."

To be honest, Zhu Jingyuan didn't want to Leave, after all, he was just trying to flatter him, and he hasn't had time to formally take credit yet.

But now that his father had spoken, Zhu Jingyuan could only say goodbye and leave. He caught up with Zhu Jinghong after leaving the hall.

"Thirteenth brother, what a coincidence that you came here" Zhu Jingyuan said with a smile, already scolding him in his heart.

Zhu Jinghong replied, "Brother Six, I didn't expect that our brothers would meet together."

"You don't know, these firecrackers are really good things. They can definitely be used on the battlefield." It has a miraculous effect, and we will kill anyone who refuses to accept it.”

“Brother Six, are you free today? Why don’t you come with me to Shanglin Garden and try the power of those guns?”

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Before Zhu Jingyuan said a few words, Zhu Jinghong had already babbled a lot, and he had no intention of saying what he originally wanted to say.

"Thirteenth brother, I still won't go. There are still some things at Jixian Hall," Zhu Jingyuan replied.

When he was about to turn around, Zhu Jinghong grabbed him and said, "Sixth brother, don't stay in the house every day. You have to go around more, otherwise you won't be as boring as fourth brother."

Why can’t I compare to the fourth child? Zhu Jingyuan thought to himself.

Seeing his hesitation, Zhu Jinghong immediately said, "Come with me to Shanglin Garden. There are so many fun things there."

As a result, Zhu Jingyuan was forcibly taken away , secretly thinking that he still had to spend a whole afternoon of precious time.

Here the two brothers Zhu Jinghong were traveling together, while at the other end of the palace of Prince Rui, Baochai had been carried outside the Cunxin Hall.

Surrounded by the maids of Prince Xiang’s Mansion, Baochai slowly walked out of the sedan chair, and Princess Rui Chen Zhi immediately greeted her.

Today was a meeting between the two sisters-in-law, but Baochai was not the only guest present. Chen Zhi also invited other wives to accompany him.

Most of these people are the wives of civil servants, and they have basically no contact with Prince Xiang's Mansion. They have only met Baochai when he was granted the title, so he has no impression of them at this moment.

“Brothers and sisters, you are here,The banquet is ready." Chen Zhi welcomed her warmly.

"Sorry for the long wait, sister-in-law," Baochai replied.

After a brief greeting, Chen Zhi held Baochai's hand. Chai walked inside, and the two chatted and laughed along the way, showing their close relationship to everyone present.

"This is the wife of Feng Ke, the Minister of Punishment"

"This is the wife of Tian Fengnian, the imperial censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate"

"This"

led Baochai forward, and Chen Zhi walked towards her one by one After the introduction, the introduced wives also saluted Baochai.

If these people all have their hearts set on Prince Rui, it is no wonder that Prince Rui is spying on the throne of the prince, Baochai thought secretly.

"Sister-in-law, please"

"You are a guest, you invite me first" Chen Zhi didn't care

Baochai said with a smile, "It's up to you, sister-in-law, to invite you first."

Seeing that she didn't take the bait, Chen Zhi smiled casually, "Then. Let's go together."

After the two of them left first, the rest of the concubines followed and surrounded the two princesses to the garden.

The layout of Prince Rui's Palace and Prince Xiang's Palace is basically the same. Similarly, there is a large garden at the northern end of the palace, but the layout of the garden is very different.

We came to a high platform, where there was a better view. Everyone sat down separately, Baochai. Since then, he and Chen Zhi were sitting at the top.

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